The sun was out today after hiding from us for many weeks. At least it seems that way. Last week I was so tired of the gray clouds and rain, I think I was depressed. But give me a day of sunshine, and my spirits are lifted! We have a friend from Portland visiting us this weekend, and I am now updating this blog, listening to Pandora Radio on the computer, along with some great speakers that Eric gave us. Very pleasant, indeed!
Many things have happened since I last wrote. Over Mothers’ Day weekend, my sister and I took a road trip to our parents’ house in Central Oregon, in High Desert country. To continue my training for the Walk, we took a walk, on gravel roads, and I was having a hard time catching my breath! I thought, I must really be out of shape all of a sudden. I didn’t say anything to my sister at the time – I didn’t want to appear to be a “wimp”. My first day back at work I took a good walk during my lunch break, and it just seemed so easy. Then it hit me! The altitude at my parents’ house is over 4,000 feet! No wonder I was having a hard time breathing. I totally forgot.
My walks have been easier, most of the pain is gone from my feet. I finally figured out the best shoes to wear walking, and everyday at work. But because of my work schedule (4 days, 10 hours/day) it’s sometimes hard to work in longer walks during the week. But I am going to really make an effort to improve that. Since it’s light much later, I may even take walks in the evenings. Even though we had terrible weather over Memorial Day weekend, I decided to go for a long evening walk in the rain. It was warm enough that it just didn’t bother me, even if I did get soaking wet. That evening when I went past the Wildlife Sanctuary across from the ferry holding lanes I heard so many different birds. I could see some beautiful black and orange birds in the distance, and decided that I need to pack my small pair of binoculars the next time.
Another reason life is good again – we got to see our grandkids this weekend. Words cannot express how much joy we feel just being around them. And when you can tell that they are excited to see you, too, it’s overwhelming.
I’m determined to step it up next week with the mileage. I feel ready. And if I listen to music with my new speakers, I think I can update my blog more often. I’m determined!
Go Cheryl Go!!!!